DAMBUSTERS Rodger, David

[John Robertson]

• SURNAME

Rodger ​

• FORENAME

David ​

• UNIT

617 Squadron,R.C.A.F. ​

• RANK

Flight Lieutenant ​

• NUMBER

J/10160 ​

• AWARD

Distinguished Flying Cross ​

• PLACE

London Gazette 15.9.1944 ​

• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

born 23.2.1918 Sault Ste Marie,Ontario,Canada​

educated at local technical school​

employed Algoma Steel​

Canadian Militia​

RCAF October 1941​

training​

Pilot Officer​

to England March 1942​

97 Squadron October 1942​

Flying Officer 19.11.1942​

617 Squadron March 1943​

air gunner​

Flight Lt 24.8.1943​

award DFC (15.9.1944)​

to Canada 23.8.1944​

released 1945​

superintendent,Algoma Steel​

married Nell Barbet 1944 (9 children)​

died 1.9.2004​

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